28 Oct 1938
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1938
Page
1
Ohio holds a narrow lead over Cincinnati with a tld average of 165 to 183 in a recent comparison. The matchup highlights competitive scoring between the two teams and outlines a close gap in performance metrics. Further details on the context and teams were not available in the fragment.
Alumni return to Athens for Ohio University Homecoming with a full day of events. A pep rally in Memorial Auditorium opens activities at 7 15 p m with the Ohio Band and student groups leading to Saturday’s stadium rally and gridiron renewal of the Bobcats Bearcats rivalry.
A full slate of homecoming activities unfolds at Athens with a 1 15 Pep rally at Memorial Auditorium a 9 30 Parade of fraternity and sorority floats through Court Street and a 2 p m football game against Cincinnati. Kiwanis sponsored dances and a WAA carnival plus serenades cap the weekend with decorations and fund drives supporting the Ohio University Band and underprivileged children.
Ohio State notches a standout UC Bearcats marching band will perform at the Home Coming at Ohio stadium. The 75 piece Red and Black band is praised as one of the nation’s best in the Midwest and promises a grand show with specialty numbers. Bobcats rival Len Janiak leads the state scoring with six touchdowns and 12 extra points for 48 points.
Cincinnati Bearcats travel the 31 players depart Union Terminal at 8 45 am for Bobcat Stadium Athens Ohio to face Ohio University in a key tilt. Malloy Dixon to start at left halfback as Meyer's passing and speed aimed to lift team past the favored Bobcats with a band along to boost morale.
A complete record lists all stadium games for the Bobcats, detailing dates opponents and outcomes. The summary notes each home contest, scores, and venue details, reflecting the team’s performance across home stadium appearances.
Ohio leads Buckeye Conference with strong home showings as Marshall and Dayton lag. Marshall has never beaten the Pedermen while Dayton Flyers hold one win in four meetings, including a 6-0 game last season that boosted the Bobcats’ first win at Ohio Stadium.
A nationwide look at University of Cincinnati football staff chars Bearcat coaches Joe A Meyer Hunk Anderson Red Woodworth Reyman Bonar Rip Van Winkle Linus Haley. Meyer built Xavier football from scratch in 1920 and later led Cincinnati. Anderson Notre Dame alum and former Rockne aide adds zest. Woodworth ex Northwestern star and UC line coach now head coach midseason. Bonar Notre Dame quarterback and coach with Belmont Abbey ties. Rip Van Winkle Ky Wesleyan alumnus doubles as basketball and baseball coach. Haley star UC quarterback 1934-36 also on intramural staff.
Marshall College and Ohio University grid teams have tied eight times in their history, with four of the eight meetings ending in a deadlock. The two elevens have drawn 13 to 13 in their past two seasons, leaving fans awaiting a decisive battle.
Ohio University Bobcats, aiming for three straight wins, host Cincinnati Bearcats on Homecoming Saturday. Coach Don Peden’s squad relies on passing by Montgomery and Janiak, with Capelle and Pangallo providing power in the backfield, while Cincinnati counters with Dixon to Kelchner and a stout line. Popov may rotate in despite a sore shoulder, shaping a pivotal Ohio defense against a balanced Bearcat attack.
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